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JAMDA
August 5, 2025
To investigate the prevalence of and sociodemographic factors associated with potentially high-risk antipsychotic use in people living with dementia in Australia.
JAMDA
October 3, 2014
Polymedication is frequent in nursing home (NH) residents. This increases the risk of potentially inappropriate drug prescribing (PIDP), which can lead to adverse drug events, such as falls and hospitalization.
JAMDA
October 25, 2018
JAMDA
October 13, 2021
In the context of improved medication management of older patients, we wished to evaluate the overprescription of potentially inappropriate drugs [α1-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARI)] for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). These drugs are considered by geriatricians to increase the risk of fall...
JAMDA
July 25, 2018
Our aim was to describe the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and potential prescribing omissions (PPOs) in Belgian nursing homes and to identify characteristics of residents, general practitioners (GPs), and nursing homes (NHs) that are associated with the number of PIMs and PPOs....
JAMDA
September 21, 2023
This study examined potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) of medication and its association with probable delirium among long-term care (LTC) residents in Ontario, Canada.
Caring for the Ages
March 2, 2015
Caring for the Ages
April 26, 2023
JAMDA
November 21, 2018
Good oral health in old age is particularly important for maintaining adequate oral function, preventing pain and discomfort, controlling localized or systemic inflammation, sustaining social interaction, and preserving quality of life. Given that oral health is an integral part of general health and well-...
Caring for the Ages
March 2, 2015